Definition of "gainsaying" in английский

noun

1. Opposition, especially in speech.

2. Refusal to accept or believe something.

3. Contradiction.

4. Denial; denying.

   • But there was no gainsaying the wisdom of the advice which he had given me as to concealing the treasure.

5. (archaic or obsolete) Rebellious opposition; rebellion.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of gainsay